Who is Mirza Monawar Ahmad? The Qadiani-Ahmadi mullah that died young in the USA, in Pittsburgh

Intro
Mirza Monawar Ahmad (his father was Mirza Shafi Ahmad, he is unknown, from Delhi) seems to be a Qadiani-Ahmadi mullah who famously died in the USA in 1948. Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1948 he was born in 1916 and graduated from the Punjab University in 1938 with a degree in Arabic. He then spent 8 years at Jamia in Qadian. He was sent to the USA in the summer of 1946 (See the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter 1946). Later Ahmadiyya sources from 1998 incorrectly report that it was roughly 1947-48. Mirza Monawar Ahmad was immediately sent to Pittsburgh (2432 Center Ave) and began working as the head Maulvi in the Pittsburgh area, he was working under Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali (Missionary-in-Charge of the USA, 1928-1948).

What’s really interesting is that the First Annual Convention (Jalsa) of Aḥmadiyya Community of the United States of America was held in Dayton, Ohio on 5 September 1948. Ninety participated in the convention. (Al-Fazl, 24-25 September 1948, p. 6). Mirza Monawar Ahmad died on 9-15-1948, after a stomach operation (see the Moslem Sunrise of 1948) and at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hospital. In 2023, Ahmadi’s alleged that the cause of death was a cancerous tumor on his back (see Jalsa-USA-2023 speech). His wife died in America too, a few years later it seems. In 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA (which was the largest Qadiani-Ahmadi population), less than 100 members are reported by the press (See Bowen). 2 years later, in 1950, Ahmadiyya was declared dead in America by Hatim A. Sahib, “The Nation of Islam” (M.A. thesis, University of Chicago, 1951). After visiting many times in March of 1950, Hatim A. Sahib noticed that there were a few (5 people) at the daily prayers and barely 50 member’s total. He also noticed that there were no membership records going back to 1921 or even 1941. He didn’t explain if these were all African-American’s it certainly seems to be the case. We are curious to know what Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi he met? Was it Shukar Ilahi (he was a white convert to Ahmadiyya)?

In this photo, the rest of the Murrabi’s came in and sat down. They are Maulvi Ghulam Yaseen, Khalil Ahmad Nasir, Mirza Monawar Ahmad and Maulvi Shukar ilahi. The 2 daughters of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali can also be seen.

Nurul Islam – Accepted Ahmadiyya in 1933. Was President of Chicago Jammat for 20 years. Muhammad Bashir – Accepted Ahmadiyya in 1932. Was ‘Muezzin’ for 27 years and Imam during missionary absence. Wali Kareem – Donated the land on which the Fazli Umar (formally Dayton) Mosque was built. Aliyya Ali – From Youngstown, Ohio, was 1st American elected National Lajna President from 1953 til her death in 1956. Aliyya Shaheed – From Pittsburgh, PA was elected National Lajna President from 1963 to 1966. Appointed by Central Lajna President to serve as National Lajna President in 1972. Amatul Latif Elahee – From Dayton, Ohio died in 1973. Nycemah Ameen – Yaqub became National Lajna President in 1967. Served until 1969. Re-elected National Lajna President from 1972 to 1975.

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1916

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1948, he was born in 1916.
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1938

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1948, he allegedly graduated from Punjab University with a degree in Arabic in 1938.
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1946

Mirza Monawar Ahmad (he was unrelated to the Mirza family it seems, even though he has a similar name) seems to be a Qadiani-Ahmadi mullah who was sent to the USA in the summer of 1946 (See the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter 1946). Later Ahmadiyya sources from 1998 incorrectly report that it was roughly 1947-48. Mirza Monawar Ahmad was immediately sent to Pittsburgh and began working as a head Maulvi in the Pittsburgh Circle.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1946, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. Nina Stauffer alleges that Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan stopped in Chicago and spoke to some Ahmadi’s, Stauffer alleges that he even spoke to Ahmadi’s from Kansas City, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. Another book by Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali, “Tomb of Jesus” (published in 1946, from the USA) is promoted.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1946, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Mirza Monawar Ahmad is mentioned in the New Pittsburgh Courier (of Sat, Dec 07, 1946 ·Page 32) as an Indian missionary and has been in the USA a few months and is working in Pittsburgh. He entered the USA through San Francisco, Ca in Aug-1946.

Scans

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1947

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 1st Quarter-1947, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

In this photo, you can see:

Mirza Monawar Ahmad is working as a junior Maulvi (he would be dead soon). He is there working under Khalil Ahmad Nasir and with Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen). Per Ahmadiyya sources, Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen) showed up in the USA as a missionary in 1947. He was working also under Khalil Ahmad Nasir (Missionary-in-charge in the USA until 1959). Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali can also be seen, he left American after almost 20 years of service. Mirza Monawar Ahmad + Maulvi Ghulam Yasin and under Khalil Ahmad Nasir. Ahmadiyya was starting over again in America, this was the 3rd wave of missionaries and 3rd era.

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali established Boston chapter. (Al-Fazl, 13 August 1947).

In the Moslem Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter/3rd Quarter of 1947, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. The arrival of Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen) is also announced. MGA’s interaction with Professor Wragge from May-1908 are presented.

His brother was killed during the partition of India (Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1948).

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1948

On 18 March 1948, a Boston chapter was established by missionary Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A small new chapter in Jersey City was established by missionaries Khalil Ahmad Nasir and Mirza Monawar Ahmad. (Al-Fazl, 11 April 1948, p. 5).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the First Quarter-1948, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the new editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is given a farewell essay. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1948, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter-1948, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

In 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA (which was the largest Qadiani-Ahmadi population), less than 100 members are reported by the press (See Bowen). 2 years later, in 1950, Ahmadiyya was declared dead in America by Hatim A. Sahib, “The Nation of Islam” (M.A. thesis, University of Chicago, 1951). After visiting many times in March of 1950, Hatim A. Sahib noticed that there were a few (5 people) at the daily prayers and barely 50 member’s total. He also noticed that there were no membership records going back to 1921 or even 1941. He didn’t explain if these were all African-American’s it certainly seems to be the case. We are curious to know what Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi he met? Was it Shukar Ilahi (he was a white convert to Ahmadiyya)?

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1948, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, the death of Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad is also announced. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

“The death of our dear Mirza iVfonawar Ahmad has caused us.
great grief but ifor a true believer thewhole matter centers around
-the verse of the Holy Quran, Inna lillahi va irma ilahirajiun: That,
firstly, all of us belong to Allah-; andif Allah takss awaywhat belongs to Him, no body has a tight to grumble. Secondly, all Of us :
will at last have to gather together with our God. So, the:separation, however bitter it may be, is, after all, temporary. This is the
two-fold lesson taught to us in this short verse. Another lesson here
is this. If we belong to Allah only He should be the center.of all
Our love and attachment. The Promised-Messiah, may peace and
blessing of God be upon him,.has pointed to the,very fact in his
fol!owing words:
‘He only is the Most Beloved who has sent for (the deceased); and to Him alone we should offer’all our 10re.’ ” ,.
– Khalii Nasir

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1949

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1949, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and a new location at 613 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. They announcesd the arrival of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Zaighum and his appointment in the Pittsburgh Circle as a result of the death of Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. The 2nd Annual Qadiani-Ahmadi Jalsa in the USA (1949 in Dayton, Ohio) is also discussed. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on Islamic states too.
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2023

In 2023, Ahmadi’s alleged that the cause of death was a cancerous tumor on his back (see Jalsa-USA-2023 speech).

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Links and Related Essay’s

Who is Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

https://www.youtube.com/live/Y2OcqyiYh0k?feature=share

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